Jennifer Blankenship
Martinsville,VA
Summary
Compassionate and certified Home Health Aide focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Babysitter
Family Members
Martinsville, VA
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment for the children while parents were away.
- Prepared meals according to instructions given by parents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and tidying up common areas used by the kids.
- Put babies down for naps or bedtime routines following parent's instructions.
- Kept track of daily activities of the children including meals eaten, naps taken.
- Took children out on walks or to playgrounds to encourage physical activity.
- Changed diapers as needed.
- Bathed and dressed infants and toddlers.
- Communicated regularly with parents about any changes in routine or behavior observed in their child and children.
- Organized activities such as arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, music, and reading stories.
- Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
- Provided transportation for kids to after-school activities.
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Family Members
Collinsville, VA
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed changes in health condition or behavior of elderly clients and reported any concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted in administering medications as directed by a physician or nurse.
- Encouraged independence by helping seniors complete tasks on their own whenever possible.
- Kept living areas clean and organized for the comfort of the elderly residents.
- Transported seniors to medical appointments and other errands.
- Provided assistance with personal hygiene such as changing incontinence products and bed linens when necessary.
- Engaged in meaningful conversations with senior citizens about current events, life experiences.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly individuals.
Education
GED -
Bassett High School
Bassett, VA11-2008
Skills
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Meal and Snack Preparation
- Emergency Response
- Age-Appropriate Routines
- Reliability
- Housekeeping Abilities
Certification
- National Caregiver Certification As A Home Health Aide
Timeline
Family Babysitter
Family Members
08.2023 - 02.2024
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Family Members
07.2023 - 09.2023
GED -
Bassett High School